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Gina Munsey is a Mexico-born, Eastern Europe-raised missionary kid who ended up in Nashville, Tennessee. A blogger for 16+ years, editor, magazine contributor, co-op teacher, and writer who has only completed four chapters of her languishing memoir, Gina spends her days full of coffee and adventures while helping her asynchronous daughter with Chinese homework. You can find Gina at oaxacaborn.com, or in the middle of [home]school surrounded by stacks and stacks of books.

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An Advent Devotional from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star An Advent Devotional from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star // Nov 09, 2021
Finally, an American History Curriculum for Kindergarten! Finally, an American History Curriculum for Kindergarten! // Jun 16, 2020
Kitchen Chemistry: Testing pH Levels with Cabbage // May 06, 2019
10 Clever Solutions for Chronically Missing Pencils 10 Clever Solutions for Chronically Missing Pencils // Mar 27, 2019
Build a Working Arm Muscle: A Science Activity Tutorial // Mar 13, 2019
Creating a Restful Homeschool Environment Use This Powerful Key to Create a Restful Homeschool Atmosphere // Dec 28, 2018
Hands-On Ideas for Studying Scripture Hands-On Ideas for Studying Scripture // Dec 21, 2018
Does Beauty Even Matter in Homeschooling? (Yes! Here's Why) // Dec 05, 2018
Why I'm a Fan of Singapore Math Why I'm a Fan of Singapore Math Curriculum // Oct 29, 2018
A Literature-Based Approach to Homeschooling Science // Oct 05, 2018
Why Should Kids Care About Giving to International Missions? // Sep 21, 2018
6 Ways to Extend “Window on the World” 6 Ways to Extend Window on the World // Aug 29, 2018
5 Back to (Home)school Resolutions to Transform My Year 5 Back-to-(Home)school Resolutions to Transform My Year // Aug 20, 2018
Homeschooling an Asynchronous Child with Sonlight Homeschooling an Asynchronous Child with Sonlight // Aug 15, 2018
5 Rewards of a Reading Lifestyle 5 Rewards of a Reading Lifestyle // Aug 06, 2018
A Thoughtful Exposé of the "What About Socialization?" Question A Thoughtful Exposé of the "What About Socialization?" Question // Jul 25, 2018
4 Reasons to Read Books with Dynamic (not Static) Characters 4 Reasons to Read Books with Dynamic (not Static) Characters // Jul 13, 2018
When Homeschool Moms Feel Invisible Like “Captain Nobody” When Homeschool Moms Feel Invisible Like “Captain Nobody” // Jul 02, 2018
6 Time-Saving Tips to Streamline Your Homeschool Schedule 6 Time-Saving Tips to Streamline Your Homeschool Schedule // Jun 20, 2018
How to Cherish Even the Mundane Seasons of Homeschooling How to Cherish Even the Mundane Seasons of Homeschooling // May 16, 2018
Lessons We Learned from “Cornstalks: A Bushel of Poems” How to See Beauty in Unexpected Places: Lessons from “Cornstalks” // May 02, 2018
5 Reasons Children Need to Read Books with Flawed Characters // Apr 20, 2018
5 Ways Homeschool Families Can Support Missionary Families Overseas 5 Ways Homeschool Families Can Support Missionaries // Apr 16, 2018
8 Reasons I Love My Sonlight Instructor’s Guide 8 Reasons I Love My Sonlight Instructor’s Guide // Apr 09, 2018
5 Ways to Corral Homeschool Clutter and Create Activity Centers 5 Ways to Corral Homeschool Clutter and Create Activity Centers // Mar 14, 2018
Homeschooling Through Crushing Disappointment & Unanswered Prayers • The Power of Just Doing the Next Thing Homeschooling Through Crushing Disappointment & Unanswered Prayers // Feb 12, 2018
4 Reasons Colleges Love Homeschoolers 4 Reasons Colleges Love Homeschoolers // Jan 24, 2018
7 Truths to Zap Your Fears about Teaching Homeschool Art History 7 Truths to Zap Your Fears about Teaching Homeschool Art History // Jan 08, 2018
6 Steps to Getting Back into a Homeschool Routine after Holidays 6 Steps to Getting Back into a Homeschool Routine after Holidays // Jan 03, 2018
Encouraging Your Child in Handwriting and Penmanship Encouraging Your Child in Handwriting and Penmanship // Dec 18, 2017
The Simple Power of Mapping with Literature-Based Geography The Simple Power of Mapping with Literature-Based Geography // Dec 13, 2017
12 Quiet Read-Aloud Activities for Kids 12 Quiet Read-Aloud Activities for Kids // Nov 27, 2017
Seven Reasons to Homeschool from a Global Perspective Seven Reasons to Homeschool from a Global Perspective // Nov 01, 2017
Moving from Exhaustion to Rhythms of Rest in Your Homeschool Life Moving from Exhaustion to Rhythms of Rest in Your Homeschool Life // Oct 02, 2017
7 Ways to Cultivate a Positive Math Culture in Your Homeschool 7 Ways to Cultivate a Positive Math Culture in Your Homeschool // Sep 15, 2017
3 Ways Biographies Enlighten Your Children 3 Ways Biographies Enlighten Your Children // Aug 14, 2017
3 Things to Remember When You’re Teaching Worldview • Christian homeschooling 3 Things to Remember When You’re Teaching Worldview // Aug 02, 2017
How to Use the Sonlight Instructor’s Guide as a Morning Time Schedule Using Your Sonlight Instructor’s Guide as a Morning Time Schedule // Jul 25, 2017
8 Ideas for Nature Study in Urban Areas 8 Ideas for Nature Study in Urban Areas // Jul 19, 2017
5 Reasons to Read Books with Difficult Topics • homeschool reading • choosing books for homeschool 5 Reasons to Read Books with Difficult Topics // Jul 03, 2017
Zooming out and in: Global-minded homeschooling // May 20, 2016